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FABRIC FOREST EXHIBITED AT TECHTEXTIL IN FRANKFURT TOGETHER WITH SKS
2024-04-26 Together with Svenskt Konstsilke AB (SKS), Fabric Forest participated at Techtextil in Frankfurt the 24th–26th of April, where we presented our sustainable interior design concept for the industry. Our presence at the trade fair sparked great interest and curiosity in our textile material made from 100% paper yarn sourced from Swedish wood and available in several different variants.
At our exhibition stand, made entirely from recycled paper by the environmentally friendly event company Ecofair, visitors could also explore our range of sustainable interior products made from paper yarn from the Swedish forest. The stand was also equipped with a meeting room decorated with Fabric Forest’s wallpapers and sound absorbers. In addition to presenting our sustainable interior design concept, we had the opportunity to showcase our unique production technique that can replace fossil-based materials with renewable alternatives and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, alleviating climate change.
The exhibition stand was made entirely of recycled paper and decorated with our sound absorbers and wallpapers made from paper yarn from the Swedish forest.
Together with Svenskt Konstsilke AB (SKS), we showcased our sustainable interior products and textiles at Techtextil in Frankfurt.
Techtextil, focusing on technical textiles, is visited by material developers, fibre spinners, weavers and machine manufacturers from around the world. This year’s fair saw a significant increase in attendance, with 38 000 visitors, a 29% increase compared to previous years. A clear theme of this year’s fair was recycling, which is a key aspect of efforts to achieve climate goals. Traceability was also a recurring theme, possibly related to the forthcoming digital product passport that will be implemented within the EU by 2030.
Svenskt Konstsilke AB was founded as a viscose spinning mill in 1918 to produce yarn and textiles from forestry raw materials. Today, they are an internationally established company and a pioneering force in yarn conversion, known for their innovative production of high-performance yarn and cord fibres. Fabric Forest is proud to be part of SKS’s long history of sustainable textile manufacturing.
Thank you to everyone who visited us at Techtextil!
Explore more of our sound absorbers here and wallpapers here, both made entirely from paper yarn.
FABRIC FOREST PARTICIPATED IN “FARMING ARCHITECTS” AT STOCKHOLM FURNITURE FAIR 2024
2024-02-10 During Stockholm Furniture Fair the 6th–10th of February, Fabric Forest participated in the “Farming Architects” exhibition organized by the architectural firm Jordens Arkitekter. We also had the pleasure of showcasing our new lamp series, Arborlux, for the first time during the exhibition.
The “Farming Architects” exhibition featured five innovative projects providing exciting insights into the future of construction, where sustainable architecture and design are integrated with ecology and agriculture. With learning, interaction and collaboration at its core, visitors had the opportunity to explore several sustainable concepts in a dynamic environment spanning 300 square meters. The exhibition pavilion was constructed using hemp building blocks to illustrate the connection between our living environments and the food we consume.
Fabric Forests Knitted Fishnet at the exhibition “Farming Architects” by Jordens Arkitekter.
At the exhibition “Farming Architects” during the Stockholm Furniture Fair, we presented our new lamp series Arborlux, made from paper yarn and wood from Swedish forests. Photo: Andreas Borg Scheller
Fabric Forest’s participation in the exhibition was a great success, with many visitors interested in our sustainable interior design concept and the new lamp series Arborlux, designed by Anna Hörling. The series includes both ceiling and floor lamps made entirely from paper yarn sourced from Swedish forests, with frames made of brown-stained wood. Fabric Forest is proud to offer products that not only enhance the surroundings but also contribute to a more sustainable future.
We also showcased other interior design products from Fabric Forest’s sustainable collection at the exhibition.
FABRIC FOREST LAUNCHES THE ARBORLUX LAMP SERIES – ENTIRELY MADE FROM FOREST MATERIALS
2024-01-31 We are now launching a new product series of lamps – entirely crafted from forest materials. The series includes a ceiling lamp and a floor lamp, complementing the existing range and aligning with our sustainable interior design concept. Our new lamps, Arborlux Ceiling and Arborlux Floor, feature frames made of brown-stained wood and lamp shades in the Delta fabric, a two-coloured weaving crafted from 100% paper yarn from wood fibre. The lamps also come with accessories such as textile-covered cords in various lengths and light sources.
The lamp series complements the existing range and aligns perfectly with our sustainable interior design concept. Photo: Andreas Borg Scheller
Fabric Forest launches the new Arborlux lamp series with a floor lamp and a ceiling lamp entirely made from forest materials. Photo: Andreas Borg Scheller
Through a unique process of producing yarn and fabric from paper sourced from the Swedish forest, we manufacture environmentally friendly interior design products for both homes and public spaces. The versatile paper yarn is used in various products such as cushion covers, rugs, wallpapers, and sound absorbers. Our sustainability vision and commitment to craftsmanship and quality were crucial when we, together with designer Anna Hörling, developed an original silhouette for the wooden lamp frame that seamlessly integrates with our textiles in a natural way.
The new Arborlux lamp series is showcased for the first time in Fabric Forest’s showroom at Timmermansgatan 16 during Stockholm Design Week the 5–10th February, where it’s also available for purchase. Fabric Forest is also participating in the “Farming Architects” exhibition at the Stockholm Furniture Fair the 6–10th February, presenting the new lamps alongside the complete sustainable concept. The exhibition is organized by the architectural firm Jordens Arkitekter and takes place in stand A01-18.
Together with designer Anna Hörling, we have developed a unique silhouette for the wooden lamp frame that seamlessly integrates with our textiles in a natural way. The new lamps feature frames made of brown-stained wood and lamp shades in the Delta fabric, a two-coloured weaving crafted from 100% paper yarn. Photo: Andreas Borg Scheller
FABRIC FOREST IN SUSTAINABLE COLLABORATION WITH “ÅTER I BRUK” – DISCARDED FURNITURE GETS NEW UPHOLSTERY
2023-11-03 Fabric Forest has initiated a collaboration with the reuse initiative “Åter i bruk” in Västra Götaland, which collects discarded furniture from county councils and municipalities, repairs them and resells them to other entities within VGR. The sustainable collaboration involves Fabric Forest supplying textiles with strong environmental values to “Åter i bruk” so that the furniture can be given a new lease of life.
A few months ago, Fabric Forest visited Kim Aulin at “Åter i bruk” to discuss the collaboration and develop a prototype. This resulted in the seat cushions of some of the collected chairs from “Åter i bruk” being upholstered with Fabric Forest’s locally produced and sustainable textile material. For example, the seat of the classic chair Woody has been upholstered with the Delta fabric made from paper yarn produced from wood fibre from the Swedish forest.
The collaboration between Fabric Forest and “Åter i bruk” has resulted in the classic chair Woody being upholstered in the Delta fabric made from paper yarn sourced from the Swedish forest.
“With extensive knowledge and experience in textile manufacturing, we at Fabric Forest are pioneers in our industry. Our passion for textiles is woven together with our technical innovation and aesthetic sensibility. We are driven by our mission to offer well-designed textile interior products, responsibly crafted from renewable materials. That’s why we felt that the collaboration with ‘Åter i bruk’ was a perfect fit,” says Yvette Gilbert, Brand Manager at Fabric Forest.
Fabric Forest supplies Västra Götaland’s reuse initiative “Åter i bruk” with our sustainable textile material, allowing discarded furniture to be reupholstered and given a new lease of life.
“Åter i bruk” is an internal reuse initiative for furniture within the Västra Götaland region (VGR). By collecting furniture that is no longer needed, repairing and reselling them, they contribute to a circular economy and reduced climate impact. During the first half of 2023, VGR’s furniture reuse contributed to a reduction of 25.5 tons of waste.
Fabric Forest and “Åter i bruk” share a common vision of sustainability, circularity and innovative approaches, with ideas for more projects together in the future.
Read more about “Åter i bruk” and what they do here.
Fabric Forest has initiated a new, sustainable collaboration with the “Åter i bruk” reuse initiative in Västra Götaland, which retrieves discarded furniture, repairs them and resells them.
OPENING OF FABRIC FOREST’S SHOWROOM IN STOCKHOLM
2023-09-05 During Stockholm Design Week 5–9 September, we opened the doors to our new showroom at Timmermansgatan 16 in Södermalm, Stockholm. The new showroom serves as a meeting place for creativity and collaborations, showcasing our sustainable interior concept in its entirety.
The vision was to create a modern and stylish showroom that simultaneously evoked a mystical forest ambiance, representing Fabric Forest’s products made from 100% paper yarn from the Swedish forest.
The new space will serve as a creative meeting place, showcasing our complete sustainable interior concept. Photo: Mikael Lundblad
“When designing the showroom in Stockholm, we developed a light installation in collaboration with students Elena Mokeeva Hansson and Paola Palma Picado, who are part of KTH – Royal Institute of Technology’s master’s program in lighting design. The installation symbolizes the forest’s light streaming down through the treetops, and the result was fantastic,” says Yvette Gilbert, Brand Manager at Fabric Forest.
In addition to being a showroom for displaying our sustainable interior products, the new space will also serve as a venue for lectures and informational meetings with customers, stakeholders, as well as the press and industry media. Here, we share insights into the innovative technology behind the renewable textile material from Swedish trees, which has the potential to transform the entire textile industry.
To book a meeting in our showroom, please contact info@fabric-forest.se.
During Stockholm Design Week, we opened our new showroom at Timmermansgatan 16 in Södermalm, Stockholm. Photo: Mikael Lundblad
Together with students from KTH, we have created a light installation symbolizing the forest’s light through the treetops. Photo: Mikael Lundblad
FABRIC FOREST AND SWEDESE COLLABORATION – PRIMO CHAIR WITH SADDLE GIRTH IN PAPER YARN
2023-08-28 We are excited to introduce a unique collaboration with the furniture company Swedese. Together, we are launching the Primo chair with saddle girth made from 100% paper yarn from Fabric Forest. This innovative collaboration means a relaunch of the timeless design classic from 1980, designed by Yngve Ekström. Crafted from layer-glued, molded veneer in oak or beech, Primo has a sustainable design that aligns perfectly with Fabric Forest’s design philosophy.
The design classic Primo by Swedese has been upholstered with saddle girth from Fabric Forest, crafted from 100% paper yarn sourced from Swedish trees. Photo: Mikael Lundblad
In collaboration with Swedese, Fabric Forest has developed the Primo chair and footstool, both featuring saddle girth made from 100% paper yarn. Photo: Mikael Lundblad
Using wood fibres from the Swedish forest, we create an environmentally friendly paper yarn that can be used in a variety of interior products, including cushion covers, rugs, wallpapers and sound absorbers. Our weaving technique produces a robust and durable material, which is ideal for seating furniture as well. The manufacturing process replaces fossil-based materials with renewable ones, contributing to lower environmental impact.
Offering locally produced, high-quality and renewable products is important to Fabric Forest. The collaboration with Swedese was initiated when we realized our shared commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship. We are proud to partner with Swedese in a collective effort to produce more environmentally friendly textiles and interior products, reducing the current environmental impact caused by fabric production.
The Primo chair with saddle girth in 100% paper yarn will be unveiled for the first time during Stockholm Design Week from the 5–9th of September. It will be showcased in Fabric Forest’s showroom at Timmermansgatan 16, where it will also be available for purchase, as well as in the Swedese Brand Store on Malmtorgsgatan 5.
The SWEDISH FOREST INDUSTRIES FEDERATION’S 2023 FRAMTIDSMÖTE CONFERENCE – STARRING FABRIC FOREST AND CARL XVI GUSTAF
2023-04-18 On 18 April Fabric Forest participated in Framtidsmöte 2023, which was organised by the Swedish Forest Industries Federation and held at Berns in Stockholm. The conference focused on how the forestry industry can contribute still further to resolving the social challenges we currently face.
Fabric Forest had the honour of decorating the stage with cushions made from 100% paper yarn, which is an ideal example of how the forestry industry can contribute to an environmentally-friendly interior design concept. Together with costume designer Karolina Nilsson (The Lazy Tailor), Fabric Forest also produced a creation for Anki Frécon, the evening’s compere and the Swedish Forest Industries Federation’s event manager. The outfit was also completely made from paper yarn from Swedish forests.
Fabric Forest had created an outfit made entirely from paper yarn for the evening’s host, Anki Frécon. Photo: Carl Moser
King Carl XVI Gustaf participated in the prize ceremony for the royal forest prize Greve Carl Bernadottes Skogspris, which is awarded to individuals who have had significant importance for the development of Swedish forestry and the forest industry. Photo: Carl Moser
An award ceremony was held during the conference, with prizes including the royal forest prize Greve Carl Bernadottes Skogspris, which was presented by King Carl XVI Gustaf. The many interesting speakers also included Rural Affairs Minister Peter Kullgren, who highlighted forestry as a national competence which plays an important role in the green transition. We were even able to listen to several actors within the fashion and energy sectors talking about the challenges and opportunities they face, together with future reflections from the forestry industry and the importance of forestry for a sustainable Sweden. It was a day of rewarding discussions about sustainability, transition and prospects for the forestry industry, concluding with a dinner where more than 300 people had the opportunity to network and further expand upon the theme.
The Framtidsmöte conference replaced the Forum för Bioekonomi, and was the first conference taking as its starting point the industry-wide Framtidsresan campaign, which aims to increase visibility for the role of the forestry industry in the green transition. The Swedish Forest Industries Federation represents the pulp and paper industry and the woodworking industry, and strives to achieve increased use of forestry products. As a representative of the pulp and paper industry, sawmills and other companies in the forestry industry, it also works to reinforce business competitiveness. Read more about the Swedish Forest Industries Federation and its work here.
Fabric Forest – Helping take Sustainable Swedish Design to the next level
2021-09-03 The majority of raw materials for Sweden’s furniture and interior design segment are imported. And around the world, these materials often contribute negatively to the environment. A trend that Fabric Forest would like to reverse. For this reason, Fabric Forest is proud to join Swedish Wood and Paris Design Week in playing our part to highlight wood as a competitive, eco-friendly and sustainable material.
Visit Us in Paris!
Every September, Paris hosts Design Week, highlighting the best of design and creativity from around the world. As a primary partner in Swedish Design Movement’s presence during Design Week, Swedish Wood is collaborating with Sweden’s Architects to build Le Pavillon Hexagonal on the grounds of the Swedish Institute. The Pavilion, constructed of Swedish Fir and standing between September 11 and October 3, will function as a symbol for friendship, dialogue, and collaboration for a better global environment.
Fabric Forest products designed by the award-winning Swedish designer Marie Louise Hellgren from Heartearth Lab, can be seen both in the Pavilion, the Living Room, and the Strindberg Room. In the Pavilion, we have provided a lamp installation, featuring flowing fabric made from our knitted textile suspended beneath a Halo pendant. The light from this installation provides a celestial glow that contributes nicely to the surroundings. In the Strindberg Room, we have yet another lighting installation, featuring a transparent knitted fabric. In the Living Room, a harmonious atmosphere inspired by the Swedish Forest, our fabrics can be found on the daybed, For Rest, and in a carpet, “Woodland”.
Lighting installation featuring Fabric Forest fabric as part of the Swedish Design Movement presence at the Swedish Institute in Paris. Photo: Francis Armiand
The day bed For Rest and the Woodland carpet – both a part of the Swedish Design Movement exhibition at the Swedish Institute in Paris. Photo: Francis Armiand
Our proprietary textile production techniques, using only renewable materials, address one of the most challenging environmental issues of our time, the negative impact of fabric and textile production. We consider it a duty and a pleasure to do our part to create sustainable and planet-friendly fabrics and products for the interior design and fashion segments. Our goal, as ambitious as it may be, is to be the Tesla of the textile industry and to help create a better future for all.
More information can be found at the Swedish Institute.
Knock on wood – a new kind of suite at Stockholm’s Clarion Sign Hotel
2021-06-21 Clarion Sign Hotel in Stockholm is opening a totally unique guest suite – a trendy, though somewhat “wooden”, environment created in collaboration with Swedish Wood (Svenskt Trä).
Swedish Wood’s mission is to provide knowledge and inspiration about wood, wood products and wood construction and to encourage and help development of wood-based products. The new Clarion suite incorporates as many wood-based products as possible in its decor – everything from furniture to textiles. The decor reflects the composition of the natural Swedish forests – 80% evergreens and pine and 20% deciduous trees.
The majority of raw materials for Sweden’s furniture and interior design segment are imported. A trend that Swedish Wood and Fabric Forest would like to reverse. Fabric Forest is proud to join Swedish Wood and the Clarion Sign Hotel in this creative and inspiring project and in playing our part to highlight wood as a competitive, eco-friendly and sustainable material.
THE NOBEL DRESS
2018-12-07 The prestigious Nobel Prize is awarded annually to scientists and others who have truly contributed to making our world a better place. What better occasion to visa show off an evening gown made entirely of Swedish paper?
SKS and Fabric Forest are proud to have presented what may well be the Nobel banquet’s most unique dress ever – a gown made entirely of Swedish paper. The dress was worn by Master of Ceremonies Andrea Montano Montes, a student at the Karolinska Institute studying Toxicology. And what better choice to wear this unique dress made from one of the future’s “sustainable” materials than someone who themselves symbolizes our future? Even the attractive necklace Andrea wore was made of wood – a beautiful pear wood pendant designed by Lena Olson. Just another example of the beauty and usefulness of nature. The dress was designed and sewn by Karolina Nilsson from Fabric Forest’s revolutionary new fabric.
We would also like to thank the following,
without whom this dress would never have seen the light of day:
Karolina Nilsson, tailor
Lena Olson, jewelry designer
Sjuhäradsbygdens Färgeri AB
Ahlstrom-Munksjö
Nordic-Paper
Textilhögskolan i Borås med SmartTextiles